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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 794.93 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 794.93 and 145.17 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 794.93 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/794.93 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 794.93 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 115,399.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,399.99/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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